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Shark Tale

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fast, fresh, funny action comedy set undersea.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Diverse species (and voice talent).
  • Violence & scariness :

    Character dies, mostly comic peril and threats, non-violent character.
  • Sexy stuff :

    Some crude humor.
  • Language:

    A bit of crude language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shark Tale

Parents need to know that the plot involves the death of one of the characters, the son and brother of two other characters. This may be upsetting to some viewers. The characters are all so vivid that there may be a Bambi-reaction; some viewers may want to become vegetarians like Lenny. There is also some mild peril and tension. In addition, the movie has some mildly crude humor and a bit of schoolyard language.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why fame and fortune are so important to Oscar. Why is it so hard for him to realize that Lola is not sincere? They could also talk about why it is so hard for Oscar to see how Angie feels about him -- and how he feels about her. It is also worth discussing how sometimes people like Lenny can have a hard time feeling accepted and loved for who they are. What can friends and family do to support them?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    Great Movie for Kids

    Shark Tale is one of the clean PG movies of today, but still has parental warnings. Sexual content is limited to the song "Gold Digger" playing while Angelina Jolie's character swings her hips and dances seductively. One character dies. And probably the coarsest language is "Who in the halibut?" Great movie. You should see it.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 2.0

    hmmmm....gambling, love interests, a death, torture via jelly fish stings...this is not a movie for little kids. My elementry school child saw only a few scenes but was totally upset about the jelly fish abusing the shrimp - he would need therapy if he watched the entire thing. Most of us try to teach our kids not to hit and kick others...given this, does it make sense that we allow all this violent garbage to pass for kids entertainment?

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Decent - but not like the Sherk series

    This is a story of a fish named Oscar (voiced by Will Smith) who dreams of being rich, famous and recognized. He works at an average Whale Wash. But when a shark gets accidentally killed by an anchor - he lies as a sharkslayer but when nice-guy Lenny finds out he slayed his dad they team up to try to hide the fact that it's a lie. THE REST IS A SURPRISE 4 U!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    i laughed

    WE HAVE THIS MOVIE AT HOME & ITS SUCH A CUTE! MOVIE.

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